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Mohéli Marine Park (Parc National de Mohéli)
📍 Nioumachoua
🌲 NatureComoros' first national park and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, featuring pristine coral reefs, humpback whales, and a string of uninhabited volcanic islets.
Itsamia Turtle Sanctuary
📍 Itsamia
⛱ BeachOne of the most significant nesting sites in the Indian Ocean for green sea turtles, offering guided night walks to witness nesting.
Mohéli National Park Visitor Center (Maison du Parc)
📍 Nioumachoua
🔬 ScienceAn informative discovery hub showcasing the biodiversity of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, including exhibits on dugongs, whales, and coral reef ecosystems.
Trans-Mohéli Trek (Fomboni to Nioumachoua)
📍 Fomboni
🥾 Hiking & Cycling18km challenging 1-day trek crossing the island's mountainous spine from the capital to the southern coast. Includes approximately 750m elevation gain through dense primary rainforest and cloud forest. Typical duration is 7-9 hours. Trail is often overgrown and requires a local guide from the Mohéli Marine Park. No specialized bike rentals are available on the island; hikers should arrange transport via local lodges like Laka Lodge (lakalodge.com).
Trans-Mwali Scenic Highway (Fomboni to Nioumachoua)
📍 Fomboni
🚗 Road Trip25km paved mountain pass (approx. 1 hour). This is the island's primary scenic artery, climbing steeply from the capital through the lush Viringoni rainforest and over a central mountain ridge. Highlights include panoramic views of the Mohéli Marine Park and its offshore volcanic islets as the road descends to the south coast.
Nioumachoua Village
📍 Nioumachoua
🏘 Town / VillageA picturesque seaside village serving as the gateway to the Mohéli Marine Park, offering traditional island atmosphere and boat excursions for families.
Livingstone's Fruit Bat Sanctuary (Ouallah II)
📍 Ouallah
🌲 NatureA protected forest area offering the rare opportunity to see the world's largest bats, the endemic Livingstone's fruit bats, in their natural habitat.
Livingstone's Fruit Bat Trail
📍 Oualda
🥾 Hiking & Cycling5km moderate out-and-back hike with 300m elevation gain, leading to the roosting sites of the endemic Pteropus livingstonii (Livingstone's fruit bat). Typical duration is 3 hours. The path climbs through steep forested ridges above the villages of Oualda or Vingoni. Guided tours are essential for locating the colonies and are managed by conservation NGO Dahari (daharicomores.org).
Maison de la Tortue (Itsamia Turtle House)
📍 Itsamia
🔬 ScienceA community-run discovery center and museum focused on the conservation and biology of green sea turtles nesting on the island's beaches.
Nioumachoua Islets
📍 Nioumachoua
⛱ BeachA stunning archipelago of eight volcanic islands within the marine park, ideal for snorkeling and viewing Livingstone's fruit bats.
South Mohéli Coastal Road (Nioumachoua to Itsamia)
📍 Nioumachoua
🚗 Road Trip35km road tracing the southern coastline of the island, passing through traditional Comorian villages and landscapes. It provides access to the Itsamia turtle sanctuary and offers views of the Indian Ocean's fringing reefs. Note: sections of this route were damaged by a 2019 cyclone; road conditions may vary and travellers should verify current status locally.
